Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Caption This #153
Hmmm...this is an odd look. Guilty or pleading for something? Looking forward to your captions in the comments.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Armchair Guard Pugs
To say that pugs are guard dogs would be a stretch, however, to say they are of no use in keeping an eye on things would be an understatement. I think the problem is with the word guard. My pugs don't really guard anything. I would imagine they would guard a piece of pumpkin bread with their life, but that would imply that they wouldn't eat it right away and actually have something to guard. But, I digress. Perhaps, a better word is surveillance? My pugs are great surveyors. Because surveillance requires observation, it does not require them to take action. And I would say that observing is a very strong pug quality. They observe me go to the kitchen, they observe me get a blanket out and beat me to the couch.
While most of their observations are made in areas that don't really need observing, I have to say that the pugs do a very good job of letting me know when anyone is around the house. Mailman - check, neighbor's lawn guy - check, delivery man - check. Most of the time, they alert me to routine things, but there have been a few times that they let me know about things we weren't expecting.
Just a few days ago, Henry alerted me in his patented "woo, woo" that there was a cat hanging around our side yard. Which was good, because Cupid does not take too kindly to other felines pawing around her territory.
And the true genius is that pugs have their paws on the pulse around the house and you would never know it. They do all their surveying from the comfort of the couch or a cozy dog bed or a lounge chair by the pool. And they always look strangely disinterested. But maybe that is their modus operandi - make others think they are not paying attention when they really are.
But make no mistake, the pugs are in surveillance and not the guard dog business. Because unless doggie kisses are kryptonite to those with ill will, the pugs would not be of much assistance. But the good news is they would alert the proper authorities and have them take care of it. Delegating, another pug strength.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Resting Up
The pugs have been resting up this week, preparing themselves for a visit from G-Ma. They need to make sure they are well rested because it is exhausting being spoiled and eating all those extra treats that G-Ma is sure to bring. Plus, they had to get their G-Ma's day card this week. Tiring, tiring stuff. A pug's job is never done.
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Ink for Solsey
A few weeks ago, I got a tattoo on my foot in memory of Sol. I decided to get it on my foot because Sol was always at my feet. I miss her in so many ways, but one of the times I miss her the most is when I am at work. Each workday, Sol parked herself at my feet while I worked at my desk. Often times she would lay on my feet or rest her head on the wheels of my office chair. Whenever I would look down, she would look up at my with her patented Solsey stare and I would pat her on the head and then return to work. I could never move my chair or my feet for that matter without taking a quick look to see if I was going to roll over her or kick her in the head.
And now, while at work, it is sad to look down and not see her there. But now, when I look down I can see Solsey's tattoo and smile.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Pugpossessed’s Etsy Sale Results
I am very happy to share that Pugpossessed raised $65 for the Sol Sunshine Memorial Fund during the month of April. The donation is being made by check, so I don't know if it will show in Pledgie, but I just wanted to let you all know that $65 is on its way to help the senior pugs of Central Florida Pug Rescue.
Thanks to all who shopped at Pugpossessed and a huge thank you to Punchy of Pugpossessed for her generosity and for choosing Sol's Sunshine Memorial fund.
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